Chapter 2: John and Nicole's One-Year Anniversary

The day was April 3rd at 7:30am in the morning. John and Nicole were still lying in bed after making love last night and Nicole laid awake in John's arms. Nicole smiled as she rested her head on his muscular chest lightly raising and then falling as he breathed.

Last night at Wrestlemania had been so wonderful for Nicole despite her losing the Women's Championship to Mickie James. But at least three things happened: Eddie's Angels accomplished their mission as Rey Mysterio was the new World Heavyweight Champion, John retained the WWE Championship, and John asked Nicole to marry him and she said yes. Nicole couldn't be any more happier than ever.

Nicole was looking at her new engagement ring on her finger as she suddenly felt John's arms tighten around her as he was waking up. Nicole smiled and turned to face him.

"Good morning, beautiful," John said as he smiled.

"Good morning," Nicole said.

John leaned in kissed Nicole very passionately and Nicole gladly kissed him back. The two pulled away and they smiled.

"Last night was so amazing," Nicole said.

"Damn right it was," John said.

"I so cannot wait to marry you."

"Me too. Speaking of the wedding, who do you think we should invite?"

"Of course, all of our friends and family, especially my best friend Samantha from college. I'm surprised that she hasn't called me to congratulate me on the engagement. Or maybe she didn't watch Wrestlemania last night."

"I'm sure she did. She's probably letting you bask in the afterglow of you being engaged to me and she'll call you later."

"Yeah. I still gotta ask her if she wants to be a bridesmaid though. Who else should we invite?"

"Well, I do know who we shouldn't invite."

"I know exactly who you're talking about so don't even mention him. You faced him last night and you know damn well that he wants another shot at the WWE Championship."

"Yeah. So where do you want to get married and have the reception?"

"You really want to know?"

"Yeah."

"Okay. I wanna get married in Boston. I mean, your whole family is there and you earned so much there. I kinda want to return the favor to you."

"I like that." Then John gave Nicole a peck on the lips. "We're gonna have so much fun planning this wedding. I can't wait to marry you as well."

Then John switched positions with Nicole. He laid on top of her and began to make out with Nicole as she and John began to make love again.

A little later, John and Nicole went downstairs to one of the hotel's meeting rooms because they had an interview with Jann Carl of "Entertainment Tonight." When the two got inside, the room had lights, cameras, a chair, and a couch. Jann Carl got up from the chair to greet John and Nicole.

"Hi, I'm Jann Carl from 'Entertainment Tonight,'" Jann said extending her hand to John.

"John Cena," John said shaking Jann's hand. "Nice to meet you."

"Nice to meet you too. You were on the show last year, right?"

"Yeah."

"Well, I'm glad that I got the chance to finally interview both you and Nicole Mitchell. Hi, Nicole. Jann Carl."

"Nice to meet you," Nicole said. "I love watching 'Entertainment Tonight.'"

"Thank you. Would you two like to have a seat?"

"Sure," John said as he, Nicole, and Jann sat down.

(The interview)

Jann: Okay, well, John, congratulations on your title win and your engagement to Nicole last night. This must be amazing for you.

John: Yeah, it is. I'm pretty excited.

Jann: Now what made you want to purpose to Nicole Mitchell at Wrestlemania last night?

John: Hey, Wrestlemania is the greatest spectacle in sports-entertainment and before that, I earned so much last year that I wanted someone to share the good times with me. I mean, Nicole always believed in me and I wanted to take care of her and throughout the year we've been together, we've had a lot of good times and that's when last night I wanted to make it official.

Jann: Nicole, what was your reaction the moment John asked you to marry him?

Nicole: Well, if you watched Wrestlemania last night, you can tell I was crying and I was going through a range of emotions. My heart jumped and in my mind, I was like, "Oh, my god. I can't believe John is really asking to marry him." I was so happy that John did that and I can't stop smiling either. I can't even take this ring off except when I'm showering or taking a bath.

Jann: Can I see it?

Nicole: Sure.

Nicole extended her hand to Jann and Jann leaned down to look at Nicole's engagement ring.

Jann: Wow, that is a beautiful ring.

Nicole: Thank you.

Jann: So, John, did any of your relatives know that you were going to purpose to Nicole?

John: Yeah. I told them about a month ago and I even asked Nicole's father if I could have her hand in marriage. To tell you the truth, I was nervous but I was relieved and was happy that I was able to do what I had to do last night.

Nicole: My dad actually called me this morning and said that he was happy to see his daughter getting married and...I will be so happy for him when he walks me down the aisle.

Nicole starts to cry.

Nicole: I'm sorry. I'm an emotional person.

Jann: It's okay.

Nicole: It's just that my dad is overseas and the last time I saw him was Christmas last year and I would...I would be so happy for him to come to the wedding, walk me down the aisle, and give me away.

Jann: Yeah. Now the question everybody wants to know about the wedding: where is it going to be and when is it?

John: Both we can't reveal but we can say that the wedding will take place during the holiday season.

Jann: Wonderful.

Nicole: Yeah.

(End of the interview)

"Well, that's it and thank you very much for taking this time to have an interview with me," Jann said.

"It's been a pleasure," Nicole said.

"And I wish you both luck."

"Thank you very much," John said.

John and Nicole shook Jann's hand and they left the room.

A little later at the arena, Nicole was walking down the hallway after she and John arrived at the arena. Nicole stopped to see Delancey walking as well.

"Hey, D," Nicole said.

"Hey, Nicole," Delancey said as she and Nicole hugged each other and pulled away. "How are you?"

"I'm fine. I'm still happy that I'm marrying John and hey, I couldn't be any happier."

"Well, I got some news that'll make you even happier."

"Okay."

"I just found out on that Randy Orton will be suspended for 60 days."

"Delancey, are you serious?"

"I'm dead serious. I wanted so bad to tell you but I know that you and John had an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight' and I had to tell you when you came here."

"What exactly happened?"

"I don't know. All I read on the website was 'unprofessional conduct' which means he's pretty pissed off because he's not the World Heavyweight Champion and he's obviously pissed off at Eddie's Angels."

"Yeah."

"Nicole, there's something else you should know about Randy's suspension."

"What?"

"Randy's suspension doesn't start until the 12th of this month. So you know what that means?"

"Eddie's Angels will continue to strike until he cracks. Correct?"

"That's right and nobody is gonna stop us."

"Good. Randy needs to lighten up or else."

"Yeah."

"I gotta tell you, Delancey, first I'm engaged to John, and now I find out my ex-fiancé is suspended? Could anything else get any better?"

"How about your one-year anniversary tonight?"

"Oh, yes. That is tonight. What better way to celebrate our one-year anniversary of being together than to celebrate your engagement in the Windy City of Chicago?"

"So have you and John started on your wedding plans besides choosing the attendants?"

"Yeah. We're already deciding on who were inviting and where to have the ceremony and reception."

"That's good and you know the girls are gonna have to plan your bridal shower as well."

"Yeah. It's either gonna be my sister's apartment, my parents' house, or a hotel. I got plenty of time for that. By the way, how are you and Shelton doing because your wedding is coming up?"

"Um, I don't know. This storyline of him being a momma's boy has really got to me and he's been acting weird lately. If he goes extremely crazy, I don't know what to do. I don't want another broken relationship. You know that."

"Have you talked to him about that?"

"I've tried but he either ignores me or takes what I say the wrong way. Him being Mr. Too Cool is really not my thing, especially with other guys. Now I'm confused."

"Delancey, try to talk to him again. If Shelton won't listen, then tell him that you really need a break."

"What if he doesn't want me to take a break?"

"It's your decision. I don't want to push you. If Shelton was really my friend, he would really treat you right. You know I'm not gonna deal with friends betraying me."

"Yeah."

RAW wasn't good for the aftermath of Wrestlemania. John lost in a handicap match against Edge and Triple H, Kane and the Big Show lost the Tag Team Championship to Kenny and Mikey of the Spirit Squad, of all people, Chavo Guerrero quit the WWE after he lost the Intercontinental Championship to Shelton, and Trish and Torrie Wilson lost their Diva Tag Team match to Mickie James, who started looking exactly like Trish – from the hair to the clothes to the entrance music opening to the in-ring moves, and Candice Michelle.

John and Nicole were in their hotel room getting ready to go to dinner. John was already dressed and he was waiting for Nicole. Minutes later, Nicole opened the door and came out of the bathroom. Nicole was wearing a burgundy halter dress with a rhinestone studded jewel at the neckline that has silver dangling strands hanging from it, black open toe heels with crossover straps at the front and studs at the bottom, and her hair was curled. She was also wearing the triple open heart necklace that John gave her for their six-month anniversary.

"You look great," John said. "You're always looking beautiful."

"Thank you," Nicole said. "So, what are we going to do tonight?"

"Well, I thought that we go to dinner and go dancing at a club. How does that sound?"

"It sounds great."

"Okay. You ready?"

"Yeah."

"Alright, let's go."

Nicole grabbed her purse and she and John left the hotel room.

John and Nicole had an amazing time on their anniversary. They ate dinner at the hotel restaurant and they went dancing at a club for a couple hours.

After that, John and Nicole returned to their hotel room and sat on the bed.

"Hey, Nicole, I wrote something for you," John said.

"Really?" Nicole said.

"Yeah. You wanna hear it?"

"Yeah."

John pulled out a piece of paper from his pants pocket and read a poem written for Nicole.

If you let me love you

I promise to be true

Believe me when I tell you

There's nothing I'd rather do

I'll keep you warm

When it's cold at night

Watch over you

While I hold you tight

Kiss your face

While you sleep

Because you'd be mine

Forever to keep

Nicole cried a little and smiled.

"That was beautiful," Nicole said.

"Thank you," John said.

"I actually written you something for you as well."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

Nicole opened her purse and took a piece of paper with a poem written for John.

I lay here on my bedroom floor,

Thinking of you.

Your hair,

Your eyes,

The way your mind works.

Everything about you is what I want,

What I need.

You amaze me.

"I know it's a little short but..." Nicole said.

"No, it's beautiful," John said cutting Nicole off. "I love it. I got a surprise for you in the bathroom."

Nicole got off the bed and she walked towards the bathroom door. When she opened it, she was amazed to see the bathroom lit with candles and rose petals everywhere. But there was also a bath with rose petals in it waiting for her and John. At the side, there was a bottle of champagne and two glasses. John walked inside the bathroom and Nicole looked at John.

"Well, my beautiful fiancée, shall we open up that bottle of champagne and enjoy the wonderful bath that is waiting for us?" John asked.

"Oh, yes," Nicole said.

John and Nicole took off their clothes and got into the bathtub. Then they enjoyed their bath together with a bottle of champagne.